Rehana Begg

Toronto, Wisconsin

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Editor-in-Chief at Machine Design

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Articles

Perfecting Humanoids is an Endurance Challenge, not a Test of Speed

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

The world’s first humanoid half-marathon in Beijing this past April was decidedly a test of Murphy’s Law: a spectacle riddled with countless ways that hardware can break down. To participate in the showdown, humanoids had to run on two legs and participating companies and universities were permitted to pull their robots in for battery swaps at pitstops, reported Smithsonian magazine.
Q&A: Advancing Autonomous Robotics with Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope Technology

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Ensuring accurate positioning and orientation in challenging environments is paramount to the ability of autonomous robotics to perform tasks seamlessly, safely and efficiently. Traditional GPS-based solutions often fall short in areas where signal availability is limited or absent, and this represents a major issue for any autonomous system relying on GPS.
AI Gains Physical Intelligence and Transforms Robotics & Automation Design

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

UR, a division of Teradyne Robotics, is among a dozen robotics companies—including BYD Electronics, Siemens and Alphabet’s Intrinsic—that are actively integrating physically based simulation and AI models into their software frameworks and robot models.
Hannover Messe 2025: Robotics Award Winner Redefines Robotic Autonomy

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

This year’s Hannover Messe Robotics Award was awarded to Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. (MARI). The winning entry, MARI AARS, is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast and code-free programming. The project focused on robot-assisted automation and logistics and tackles one of the biggest challenges in high-mix production: the need for constant reprogramming and setup.
A Tight Bond: Automated Industrial Tape Dispensing Systems

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

High-precision industries such as automotive, aerospace and electronics take advantage of advanced robotic taping solutions to make quick work of applying adhesives for bonding, joining or sealing dissimilar materials. This is a preferred method in high-volume processes over manual application because of the overall benefits, which range from increased throughput, repeatability and integration with automation solutions.
Powerful Pneumatic Multi-tooth Gripper Demonstrates Versatility

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Brennan Burns, an automation engineer at Shunk CoLab in North Carolina, gave Machine Design quick demo of automated machine tending at MD&M West 2025. He focused on the Schunk Gripper PGN-plus-P to show how progress is being made in automating every aspect of machine tending and loading. READ MORE: Robotics at IMTS 2024: Show Launches, Market Ripples, Partnerships and More“Oftentimes we use a gripper and a robot to automate the process of loading a vice,” Burns explained.
Automating Semiconductor Fabrication with Robotics & Wafer Handling Solutions

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

With demand for chip production on an upswing, the U.S. is on track to triple its chip manufacturing capacity by 2032, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). It follows that this growth can benefit from a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem that supported by an integrated supply chain for advanced tools, clean facilities, precise robotics and metrology that can withstand the rigor needed to produce defect-free chips.
On the Hunt for Work at Automate 2025: A Recruiter Offers Perspective

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Trade shows open doors when you’re scoping out current skills and where the job opportunities are. The organizers of Automate 2025, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), prepared a stream of educational events geared towards skills development. A3’s program offers a wealth of resources for workforce training and advancement prospects. For instance, at the Education Pavilion, visitors could explore career paths in automation.
Aerospace & Defense: Developing Autonomous Robotics Refueling Capabilities

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Designing autonomous systems from scratch is not a realistic proposition for most companies. And when it comes to core technical expertise for the defense industry, the task is best left to the pros. Stratom has deep knowledge in mission-focused engineering, R&D and logistics/supply chain solutions, specializing in robotics, unmanned vehicles, automation, system engineering/integration and payload development.
Vision Systems: Scan & Measure Boxes Moving at High Speed on a Conveyor Belt

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

When Dr. Mehdi Asghari walks the show floor at Automate 2025, it is through the lens of a serial entrepreneur who has a special knack for vision solutions. The company he co-founded, SiLC Technologies, is his third silicon photonics startup focusing on advanced imaging solutions, so it’s safe to assume the company’s objective would be to accentuate an ongoing mission to enable advanced AI-based machine vision.